Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After Intramedullary Fixation of Tibia Fractures Caused by Blunt Trauma and Civilian Gunshot Wounds: A Retrospective Review

Conclusions:
This study suggests that tibia fractures from civilian GSWs are heterogeneous injuries, and outcomes are dependent on the extent of soft-tissue injury, bone exposure, and bone loss. There are comparable infection rates in all fractures due to civilian GSWs and closed fractures, which are lower than high-grade open fractures. Tibia GSW fractures with exposed bone and comminution have higher complication rates and should be treated accordingly.
Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - May 22, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research